ABTA reveals details of new cruise conference
ABTA has revealed the line up for its new cruise conference, which will be held in London on October 2.
Speakers include CLIA UK & Ireland director Andy Harmer, CLIA chairman and Princess Cruises vice president UK and Europe Tony Roberts, and Uniworld national sales manager Rachel Healey.
Also speaking at the event will be Accord planning director Jasman Ahmad, Pure360 marketing director Komal Helyer and Deloitte lead partner, travel Alistair Pritchard.
ABTA said additional speakers, including a cruise blogger, cruise providers, an agent selling cruise and a media agency will be announced soon.
Sessions include the latest trends, opportunities and challenges, capacity growth, marketing innovations, dealing with itinerary changes and weather-related issues, and also sustainability and accessibility.
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